How to pronounce sinecure
Say it like SY-nuh-kyoor. Sinecure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- nuh
- kyoor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinecure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kyoorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of sinecure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SY-nih-kyoor.
What does sinecure mean?
- A position that requires little to no work, or easy work, but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.
- Requiring no work for an ample reward.
- Having the appearance of functionality without being of any actual use or purpose.
- To put or place in a sinecure.
Where does sinecure come from?
From Ecclesiastical Latin sine cūrā (literally “without care”), ellipsis of beneficium sine cūrā (“benefice without cure [of souls, i.e.
Questions about saying sinecure
How do you pronounce sinecure?
Say SY-nuh-kyoor. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪnəˌkjʊr/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪnɪˌkjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinecure?
Sinecure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · nuh · kyoor.
Is sinecure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsaɪnɪˌkjʊə/ (SY-nih-kyoor).